The irony: Glasgow's archdiocesan newspaper entitled Flourish - meaning “to thrive” or “to blossom” - announces plans to halve the archdiocese's roughly 80 parishes and close 24 churches. Under the front-page headline “We Must Face Up to Reality”, the October issue of Flourishdetails the largest parish restructuring in Glasgow's history. Many mergers and closures are expected within five years, others within a decade. The proposals were approved by Archbishop William Nolan and his council of priests. Since Nolan took office in 2022, the number of active priests has fallen by a third. Most are over 60, while only ONE priest is under 45. Archdiocesan communications director Ronnie Convery warned that, on current projections, Glasgow could have just eight active priests in twenty years. #newsHbkzquamnc
Leo XIV’s Amoris Laetitia meeting: “Families that fall short of the ideal of marriage can manifest Christian virtues”. Today, Véronique Lonchamp addressed the Vatican meeting marking ten years of Amoris Laetitia. She is responsible for family ministry at the French Bishops’ Conference. She said that attitudes such as fidelity [!] and mercy can be manifested in any family seeking to live the Gospel, even when “its situation does not fully correspond to the Christian ideal of marriage.” Lonchamp also listed “pastoral” initiatives that have emerged in France over the past decade under the influence of Amoris Laetitia. Her list included: “The contribution of couples to the development of diocesan guidelines for accompanying separated or divorced persons or those who have entered a new union.” Lonchamp did not specify which dioceses were involved or what the guidelines contain. #newsSdnabbqteu
Gloria.tv is disgusting! They are already digging up dirt on Bishop Cota to smear him. He probably said something about a "synodal Church" or an "open Church"—which, to Gloria.tv and its minions, makes him a heretic.
Cardinal Joseph Zen has welcomed Bishop Athanasius Schneider’s reflections on a “hostile takeover” within the Catholic Church. “Thank you, Bishop Schneider, for sharing such an interesting anecdote and your reflections,” Cardinal Zen wrote on X on October 11. Zen was referring to Schneider’s recollection of a conversation between the two prelates, during which Zen revealed that his favourite Gregorian chant was the Introit for Sexagesima Sunday: “Exsúrge, quare obdórmis, Dómine?” - “Arise, why sleepest Thou, O Lord?” Bishop Schneider recalled how Zen had explained that the melody places particular emphasis on Exsúrge — “Arise!” — conveying an urgent appeal for divine intervention. Schneider also recounted an incident in Rome in which Cardinal Zen had attempted to persuade another cardinal on an important matter concerning the Church. When the other cardinal remained stubborn and unimpressed, Zen began singing the same Gregorian chant directly to him: “Wake up, why are you sleeping? Wake up!” …More
So the Catholic faith was always very important to you? Definitely. I altar served throughout grade school. Actually, I even served a couple Masses at college at Pitt. Like I said, the nuns were tough, but it was really good for me. Everything has changed because they don’t get the vocations anymore. They need the vocations in order to do what they have to do.
On October 6, former councilman Matt Dalbey, a member of The Satanic Temple, opened a city council meeting in Ottumwa, Iowa, with a text ending in "Hail Satan." Local pastor Rick Bick condemned it as a curse and demanded it be reversed. Mayor Benjamin Foote called for 30 seconds of silence. The city defended its policy allowing residents of different beliefs to deliver opening prayers, stressing that it cannot discriminate based on religion and does not necessarily endorse speakers' views.
Communiqué from the General House: The appeal against the decree of excommunication is proceeding in Rome
The appeal against the decree of excommunication of the Priestly Society of Saint Pius X (FSSPX) is ongoing – no further details disclosed. On October 13, the FSSPX published a communiqué stating that the appeal against the July excommunication has been pursued, in accordance with the procedures established by the canon law of 1983. “Through these actions, the bishops of the Society intend to exercise the right recognized by the Church, requesting an examination of the legal and doctrinal objections they have raised against the documents of July 2.” Pending a response from the “competent authorities” regarding these proceedings, the FSSPX will maintain the discretion required by the nature of these procedures. #newsEabeiftheh
Detroit Archbishop Edward Weisenburger declared that “sins against creation are among the very serious sins” at a September 30 synodal listening session. He criticized the Trump administration's removal of electric vehicle tax incentives and urged Catholics to “cooperate with creation,” invoking Pope Leo XIV. The meeting's findings will be forwarded through the Catholic Climate Covenant to the Vatican. Monsignor Weisenburger, who severely restricted the Traditional Latin Mass in Detroit in 2025, now champions environmental initiatives inspired by Laudato Si’.
The Catholic archbishop responsible for U.S. military personnel said it is “morally acceptable” for service members to disobey an order if it is against their own conscience, as the Trump administration weighs possible troop deployments to Minneapolis, and the use of force to seize Greenland.
The real issue here is how very precious few people have a well-formed conscience. The average person is so out of touch with reality that most will confuse feelings or ideals with conscience.
Leo XIV will not celebrate the closing Mass of the meeting marking the 10th anniversary of Amoris laetitia. Pope Leo XIV will not preside over Wednesday’s closing Mass marking the 10th anniversary of Amoris laetitia, scheduled for October 14 in St. Peter’s Square. He will also miss Tuesday’s inaugural Pope Leo XIV Sustainability Medal ceremony at Borgo Laudato Si’ in the Pontifical Gardens of Castel Gandolfo, where Cardinal Michael Czerny will receive the award. Leo XIV is preparing for surgery to remove a lung nodule, the Vatican announced Monday. He is expected to enter Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on Tuesday. He is expected to remain hospitalized for approximately one week. Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said the nodule was detected during a routine examination, not following symptoms of an acute illness. Its nature, whether benign or malignant, remains undisclosed. Medical guidelines generally recommend monitoring rather than surgically removing incidental solid lung nodules smaller than …More
The actor playing the Pope wants to evoke sympathy, while since May 2025 he hasn't shown any sympathy for his followers, whom he encourages in sin and leads to ruin.
Choose Christ’s Freedom Over Satan’s Slavery The new covenant, as described by St. Paul, offers freedom from the slavery of sin and the opportunity to live according to the will of God. This freedom, however, comes with responsibility and requires a choice between living in the truth and love of God and neighbor, or succumbing to the selfishness and slavery of sin and Satan. The question posed is whether we truly desire this freedom and are willing to accept the gift of salvation offered by Jesus Christ. Fr. Altier is a Priest at Holy Trinity Parish in South St. Paul: Home | Holy Trinity Parish You can also find Fr. Robert Altier’s homilies and talks on: catholicparents.org: Daily Homilies | Catholic Parents Online Rumble: rumble.com/user/CatholicParentsOnLine Twitter: Catholic Parents Online (@CatholicPa42753) on X For access to a library of talks by Fr. Robert Altier, go to: podia.com To order Fr. Altier's book, God's Plan for Your Marriage, go to the website: God's Plan For Your …More
LiveLeak Clashes and fires near Brussels-Midi station during national strike day: hundreds of youths, fireworks mortars, about ten arrests. Hundreds of young people clashed with police around Brussels-Midi station on the afternoon of Oct. 12, on the sidelines of a national strike day and a student gathering, Belga reported. Police said officers were targeted with projectiles and mortar-type fireworks fired by several individuals, some masked, and responded with tear gas and a water cannon. A strike meant to be a labor action turned into street confrontation in a district with a history of unrest, with a young crowd and pyrotechnics rather than organized unions at the center.
LiveLeak Riot police have deployed tear gas on protesters in #Brussels during demonstrations over government policies, including rising living costs, education and budget-tightening measures.
Inclusion of adulterers and “persons identifying as LGBTQ” called for at the current Vatican meeting on Amoris Laetitia. American Catholic moral theologian Prof. Julie Hanlon Rubio addressed the Vatican’s meeting marking the tenth anniversary of Amoris Laetitia on October 12. Rubio recounted the case of an elderly woman with dementia who refused Communion because her husband had previously been married. The woman, she said, remembered that “she was not worthy to receive the Body of Christ.” Rubio presented the story as evidence that feelings of exclusion persist. She also quoted Francis’s assertion that “the fact that … love [!] is imperfect doesn’t mean it’s false or unreal,” adding that human fragility is “not a problem to be solved but a fundamental element of our humanity to be integrated.” Rubio again cited Francis: “No one can be condemned forever! It is not the logic of the Gospel!” She said “this principle” should apply to “everyone.” In a footnote, she specified whom she believed …More
Here, not only is God's help denied in the temporary separation of a married couple, but also the punishment for mortal sins and the existence of hell.
They could not find ONE repentant adulterer/ess? I'll tell you this, they weren't even looking. I know many who's stories will drop your jaw at the goodness of our Lord and His glory speaking to them and saving their families, when all seemed lost, and so much damage done. A reconciled family is a JOY to behold!! It is a blasphemy that God's Glory and Grace are repeatedly denied testimiony in His Own Church.
I didn't want to post this on his birthday because NO ONE shares one of the most important Feast days of The Blessed Mother. President Putin turned 74 years old on The Feast of Our Lady of "VICTORY"! There are NO coincidences with The Blessed Mother or Our Lord. A birthday greeting from Pepe Escobar to President Putin. Happy Birthday, President Putin — Pepe Escobar
Clashes and fires near Brussels-Midi station during national strike day: hundreds of youths, fireworks mortars, about ten arrests.
